Impact of reactor architecture and design parameters on the performance of microbial electrolysis cells revealed by the electrode potential slope analysis

Wang, Luguang; Du, Hongang; Elsyed, Amal Farghal Noreldein; Yun, Nakyeong; Wang, Xu; Rossi, Ruggero

doi:10.1016/j.electacta.2024.144072

Title: Impact of reactor architecture and design parameters on the performance of microbial electrolysis cells revealed by the electrode potential slope analysis

Journal Article · 30 April 2024 · Electrochimica Acta

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2024.144072 · OSTI ID:2325482

Wang, Luguang; Du, Hongang; Elsyed, Amal Farghal Noreldein; Yun, Nakyeong; Wang, Xu; Rossi, Ruggero

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